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Broad beans aka Chikkudu kaya is my all time favorite in Beans family. As a kid mom used to just steam these in cooker along with turmeric and salt and would serve them hot in a bowl as a snack. They were very delicious and we could finish the whole bowl without any complaints. These Indian Broad Beans are fiber rich and filled with loads of protein. I am sure kids who wouldn't love to eat steamed/boiled beans would definitely love these boiled or steamed broad beans( chikkudukaya) for its texture and the firm plump beans( pods ) inside. Pairing broad beans with some juicy vine ripe tomatoes is something new to me as i have never cooked green beans with tomatoes.

My sister( recipe from her MIL ) asked me cook broad beans along with fresh plump juicy tomatoes and soon this Chikkudukaya Tomato curry became an instant hit in our house. And the best part it tastes so good with both rice and chapathis and its very low in fat( very little oil goes a long way in this curry!! ).This Broad Beans Tomato Curry( Chikkudakaya Tomato Curry ) is so easy and the cooking time is just one whistle away!( 5 mins ). The sourness from the tomatoes makes it extra special and i would love to add some Lima Beans / Frozen Corn for extra boost of protein.

Ingredients:

2 cups broad beans chopped into 2 inches

2 vine ripe tomatoes

A fistful frozen lima beans

A fistful frozen corn

1-2 tbsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

Turmeric

Cilantro

Curry leaves

Salt

Red chilli powder

Preparation:

Destring each broad bean or tear into 2 inch pieces

In a pressure cooker / pan heat oil and then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and once they start to crackle add curry leaves followed by broad beans and tomatoes

Mixin lima beans and corn

Add a little salt and turmeric, mix in and close the cooker lid

Remove the cooker from heat just after one whistle

Once the pressure is gone, open the lid and cook under high heat until the curry gets required consistency

Add red chilli powder and salt to your taste

Finish it off with loads of chopped cilantro

Spicy Broad Beans and Tomato Curry is ready to be relished.. And rice or roti is optional..As you can finish the curry as is!!!